--- title: "Bedford Borough Council Learning Disability Community Based Day Opportunities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba12e8f6-91f8-40f7-864a-15a3fe4f898c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba12e8f6-91f8-40f7-864a-15a3fe4f898c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba12e8f6-91f8-40f7-864a-15a3fe4f898c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba12e8f6-91f8-40f7-864a-15a3fe4f898c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-20" --- # Bedford Borough Council Learning Disability Community Based Day Opportunities Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba12e8f6-91f8-40f7-864a-15a3fe4f898c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba12e8f6-91f8-40f7-864a-15a3fe4f898c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba12e8f6-91f8-40f7-864a-15a3fe4f898c.json) ## Summary The Bedford Borough Council has initiated a tender for the provision of Community Based Day Opportunity Services for people with a learning disability, offering group and one-to-one sessions throughout the week. The contract is for five years with a possibility of a two-year extension. The tender closes on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at 12:00:00 Noon. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), and the main procurement category is services. The tender is suitable for SMEs. This tender by the Bedford Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in social work and related services to provide person-centered day activities and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. Businesses with expertise in social work without accommodation would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract period is from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2028, offering the potential for long-term engagement and growth. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council invites Tenders for the provision of Community Based Day Opportunity Services for people with a learning disability in the Bedford Borough. This contract will provide person centred Day Activities and Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. The service delivers group sessions. Where care management identifies that an individual may have additional support needs, one to one support is provided to enable the individual to access the sessions available. Sessions are provided throughout the week offering a range of activities and one-to-one access to community activities. The Service provide respite to families/carers as well as providing social and developmental opportunities which also promote independence to people accessing the services. The contract is for five (5) Years with an option to extend for a further two (2) years). Additional information: To access this opportunity, you will need to Register an account with Bedford Borough Council's In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title of project reference: Bedford Borough Council Learning Disability Community Based Day Opportunities (Project reference is BBC AD 03259) Tender closing date: 12:00:00 Noon on Wednesday 22nd March, 2023. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ca93dc-a971-4fde-bd23-462ee7885e42 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 20 Feb 2023 at 17:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ca93dc-a971-4fde-bd23-462ee7885e42 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ca93dc-a971-4fde-bd23-462ee7885e42 20th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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